Thai Chicken Tacos
What does one make with a fresh batch of Thai Peanut Sauce? Why, Thai Chicken Tacos, of course!!
Ok, ok, I admit that I was initially planning on making a Thai chicken pizza. But the idea occurred to me to skip the step of making the dough and waiting for it to rise (keyword: waiting), and instead just layer the ingredients into some tortillas and call it good!
And holy smokes, were these good!!!
All of the classic Thai chicken pizza flavors came together perfectly in these tacos. I loved the zesty chicken, fresh cabbage, bean sprouts, cilantro and lime juice paired with the lightness of the fresh tortillas. But of course, if I’m going to be honest, the peanut sauce is what really stole the show. I’ve decided that peanut sauce is pretty much the “Nutella” of the savory world for me…it always turns each dish into a winner. So good!
But perhaps the best part of these Thai chicken tacos that they literally took less than 15 minutes to make. Just saute up the chicken, add the fixin’s, drizzle with peanut sauce and sprinkle with lime juice, and these are on the table and ready to be inhaled enjoyed in no time. :)
Easy. Peasy.
(I wonder how you say that in Thai?)
Thai Chicken Tacos are filled with flavor, and a breeze to make!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- salt and pepper
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4-6 small tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce, homemade or storebought
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
Method
In a large bowl or a Ziplock bag, toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with the rice vinegar and soy sauce until evenly coated. Let marinate for anywhere from 15 minutes to 4 hours.
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade with a slotted spoon, and add to pan. Season immediately with salt and pepper. Saute for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
Lay out tortillas on a work surface. Portion out the shredded cabbage, bean sprouts and cooked chicken into the center of each tortilla. Drizzle the chicken in each tortilla with Thai peanut sauce. Then top with cilantro and green onions.
Serve immediately.
http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/thai-chicken-tacos/
Hi Ali! I had been dying to try making your famous peanut sauce and I must admit it lived up to the hype. It was a huge hit. The tacos however, were a little dry – any recommendation on seasoning the cabbage/sprouts? I marinated the chicken for four hours and the soy/rice vinegar flavor that I love didn’t seem to hold up. I just had to use sooo much peanut sauce I was wondering about a modification. Love your blog – Thanks!
These look so gorgeous and vibrant, Ali!
These look absolutely wonderful. Tacos are by far one of my favorite things to eat. Yum!
Woah Mamma! These look amazing Ali! That photo. Wow.
these are getting made in our house VERY soon!
Love this! And 15 min recipes are much needed in this house!
So colorful! I love it! I think I will try this with fish after my 40 day vegetarian challenge is complete. :)
These look fantastic! I love any rendition of the taco and these are a fun twist!!
Oh my, you’ve got to love a quick meal that only looks complicated. These are beautiful :)
Love the flavours in these!
I’m dying here — these look ah-mazing!!!
Although I would’ve been excited to see Thai Chicken Pizza, my laziness thanks you for these tacos instead! Heehee I’m so busy at college that waiting for dough to rise is typically too much for my impatient self. Tacos, however, are PERFECT for dinner! YUMMM!
Enjoy your weekend!
I just completely died right now.
Oh my word….. MUST. HAVE. NOW. They look awesome!
Gorgeous! And so fresh! It makes Spring feel like it’s already here!
Easy, tasty and pretty?! Perfect! :)
I have to admit that I’ve never had Thai chicken anything. I don’t know why, it actually sounds quite yummy! And these tacos are beautiful. Pizza is always great but I think I’d be happy with these. :)
There is nothing better than thai chicken anything! These are gorgeous Ali!
Gorgeous pictures of the bright colours in this dish! I totally agree about peanut sauce – I’ve never had a savory peanut dish I didn’t like. Love the idea of using it in these tacos!
Just ate some buffalo chicken pizza for dinner, but now I have a serious craving for Thai tacos! These are gorgeous!
Good one, sometimes I don’t feel like waiting for a pizza dough :) Yummy combination of flavors.
This is hands down the most delicious looking chicken tacos I’ve ever seen! That sauce will haunt me until I make it.. I just know it!
Yum! I love thai food, and have made a thai pizza but never tacos. These look supreme!
In love with these tacos, Ali! Such a great idea!
Peanut sauce to me is the king of all sauces. It can make anything taste good. Taco’s are a regular thing in my household and I am excited to switch up the flavors with this recipe. I am gonna make it for dinner tonight!
These look great! I was going to make a Thai chicken salad tonight!
The combination of colours look amazing a perfect recipe for spring. And the photographs are beautiful too :)
These look really yummy and I love the bright colors! I have got to try these out!
Seriously – I need these right now!!
YUM! I have made a version of these before, and yes they are SO delicious! I think I would eat that peanut sauce off a table though. Your photos are gorgeous!
These might be the most gorgeous tacos I’ve ever seen! Delicious too! :)
These look great Ali and I love the flavor combo. I always set out to make something and then change my mind right before I cook to something easier.
Perfect idea, I love this! I actually might make a grocery run to make these tonight!
Love these flavors and tacos are my favorite!
Oh my! I just got excited looking at these pictures! Thai Chicken Tacos!!! That is amazing!
Oh my these are making me hungry!!!!
Yes yes yes!!!!! I love these!